Bibliograph

Gentlemen scientists and revolutionaries, the Founding Fathers in the Age of Enlightenment, Tom Shachtman

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Gentlemen scientists and revolutionaries, the Founding Fathers in the Age of Enlightenment, Tom Shachtman

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages [219]-245) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Gentlemen scientists and revolutionaries

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

869437526

Responsibility statement

Tom Shachtman

Sub title

the Founding Fathers in the Age of Enlightenment

Summary

Explores the scientific pursuits and discoveries of the Founding Fathers, from George Washington's embrace of an experimental vaccination for smallpox that saved the American army in 1777 to Thomas Paine's many inventions, including the first-ever iron span bridge. --Publisher's description

Table Of Contents

Childhoods of the Founding Fathers -- "Variola" in Boston, 1721-22 -- Godfathers of American science -- The bolt from the blue -- Tracking the heavens from the Colonies -- "Expressions of the American mind" -- "This most dangerous enemy" -- Seeking a technological edge -- Science resurfaces -- Midcourse corrections -- Patents, innovations, and first steps -- The science-minded presidency -- The interweaving

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Founding Fathers in the Age of Enlightenment

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